A man charged with the murder of a young heavyweight boxing champion in Limerick has appeared in court facing a fresh charge.

29 year-old Logan Jackson, with an address at Longford Road, Coventry, UK is charged with the murder of 20 year-old Kevin Sheehy at Hyde Road in the early hours of July 1st last.

The accused has also been charged today with one count of endangerment, which is alleged to have occurred during the same incident.

Live 95's Alan Morrissey reports from Limerick District Court...

Logan Jackson appeared before Limerick District Court on July 3rd last, where he was charged with the murder of Kevin Sheehy.
The accused was back in the District Court today, where the court heard he was further charged with one count of endangerment earlier this morning.
Detective Garda Shane Ryan told Judge Patrick Durcan Mr Jackson made no reply when he was charged at 10:20am.
Sergeant Michelle Leahy said directions had been received from the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the matter.
The court heard the DPP has directed he be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
In relation to the endangerment charge, Judge Durcan remanded him in custody to appear again on November 12th.